by ABS Editor | Jul 30, 2024 | ABS Announcement, Blues News
The Blue Flame Fund is an ancillary fund of the Atlanta Blues Society (ABS), funded specifically for the purpose of helping local musicians and other members of the Atlanta blues community that are in need. Established in 2010, the Blue Flame Fund was originally...
by ABS Editor | May 19, 2024 | Blues News
The 2024 45th Blues Music Awards Winners Acoustic Blues Album, Raw Blues 1, Doug MacLoedAcoustic Blues Artist, Keb’ Mo’Album of the Year, Live in London, Christone “Kingfish” IngramB.B. King Entertainer of the year, Bobby RushBand of the year, Nick Moss BandBest...
by ABS Editor | Apr 2, 2024 | ABS Announcement, Blues News
Breeze Fest ’24 at Northside Tavern * NEW VIDEO POSTED * This year’s Breeze Fest was an almost unbelievable series of sets by many premiere Blues artists from Atlanta and beyond.Please check back for a more thorough review of the amazing festivities and...
by ABS Editor | Jan 25, 2024 | Blues News
Registrations Now Open Registration for the 2024 Rock ‘n’ Blues Camp is now open! We have 4 sessions this summer with slots for Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboard, Horns, Vocalists, etc. Sign up now to get your slot. Here are the sessions for 2024:
• Session 1...
by ABS Editor | Jan 6, 2024 | Blues News
The International Blues Challenge will be held January 16-20, 2024on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee! The International Blues Challenge represents the worldwide search for blues bands and solo/duo blues performers ready for the international stage, yet just needing...
by ABS Editor | Jan 2, 2024 | Blues News
The Blues Foundation is excited to announce its2024 Blues Hall of Fame Inductees:
Performers:• Jimmy Rushing• Lil’ Ed and The Blues Imperials• Lurrie Bell• O. V. Wright• Odetta• Scrapper Blackwell• Sugar Pie DeSanto Landmark recordings by:• Bobby Bland• Junior...
